Archive for October, 2017
City Council Candidates Appeal to Young Voters
Wayne Stevenson reports on a recent city council candidates forum hosted by Forward Montana at The Badlander. These candidates addressed concerns like climate change, municipal debt, and more issues that they feel University of Montana students and other issues they believe young people in Missoula care about.
UM News Silver October 18, 2017
This week UM News explores how local environmental group Climate Smart isn’t changing its mission despite the repeal of the federal Clean Power Plan, how the Food Bank is responding to a spike in need and the cause of a rise in faith-based organizations on campus. This week’s show is produced by Maria Anderson, directed by Alex Kim and anchored by Meghan Bourassa and Aunica Koch.
UM News Maroon for October 18, 2017
This week on UM News, you’ll see how students are helping make sure the Missoula Food Bank is meeting its demands. Plus find out why faith-based groups are growing and how UM is responding to the state’s climate change assessment. This week’s newscast was produced by Meri DeMarois and directed by Tiffany Folkes. The anchors are Aunica Koch and Wayne Stevenson
Clean Power Plan Repeal
The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced plans to repeal the clean power plan. The Montana Climate Assessment, released in September, predicts the state’s average temperatures and precipitation to increase quicker than the national average due to carbon emissions. UM News Reporter Meghan Bourassa, with Photojournalist Tiffany Folkes, reports how this repeal will affect the state’s climate.
Shakespeare classic brings joy and humor to Missoula
One of Shakespeare’s most beloved classic plays returns the University of Montana’s Masquer Theatre. DJ Stewart tells the story on how “As You Like It” is playing the role of distraction from every day life for its viewers.
The Missoula Food Bank Reaches Out to Community After Increase in Demand
The Missoula Food Bank is relying on food donations and the entire Missoula community due to an increase in demand over the past two years. UM has extended a helping hand through class fundraisers, student volunteers and food drives like Can the Bobcats. Reporter Mederios Whitworth-Babb finds out how the community is banding together to make sure you and your neighbor have food on your table.
Faith-Based Groups Continue to Grow in Missoula
Missoula and the University of Montana are seeing an increase of faith-based groups. Fields of Faith for athletes stopped in Missoula for the first time this month and student groups are peaking on campus. UM News Reporter Aunica Koch has the story.
Photo Essay: UM Recreation Center Hosts Belay Clinic
The UM Recreation Center holds a Belay Clinic every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants learn how to properly climb, put on gear, and belaying techniques to become certified.
Photo Essay by Matt Skillman
Missoula’s Rising Population Affects Student Housing
As Missoula’s population grows, housing demand increases. Reporter Wayne Stevenson has the details on how this will affect University of Montana students in their search for housing.
UM News Silver for October 11, 2017
This week on UM News we look at Missoula’s transportation emissions, a Griz football player and his relationship with his Californian pen pals, and the new culinary school. This show is produced by Aunica Koch and directed by Natasha Woodworth and anchored by Mederios Whitworth-Babb and DJ Stewart
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